Nirav Modi Extradition

The Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London has agreed to hear the plea, which could push back his extradition, a move the Indian government plans to challenge.

India submits reply in Nirav Modi's UK extradition appeal

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which appears on behalf of the Indian government in the UK courts, had until Monday to file a response in the High Court in London on the 51-year-old diamond merchant's plea against being extradited to India

When the UK Home Office revokes visas to curb corruption

Mounting criticism that London is used for money laundering led to Pakistani billionaire losing 10-year multi-entry visit visa, but questions remain on investor visa that provided refuge to Nirav Modi.

PNB Scam | Suicide, COVID-19 risks in Mumbai prison focus of Nirav Modi extradition appeal in UK

The 50-year-old diamond merchant, wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, observed the remotely held court proceedings from his Wandsworth Prison in south-west London as his lawyers argued for permission to appeal against his extradition ordered by District Judge Sam Goozee in February and certified by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel in April.

Nirav Modi renews UK extradition appeal, to be heard on July 21

The 50-year-old jeweller, who remains behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, had lost the first stage of the High Court appeals process last week as a judge declined permission to appeal "on the papers".

The life and times of fugitives who escaped India to make the UK their home

'Escaped' by London-based authors Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan deep dives into the world of fugitives, whose lives are as intriguing as their crimes. They also explore India’s foreign policy, its legal framework, and high-profile media trials.

Nirav Modi case timeline | The long road to extradition

On February 25, a UK Court allowed fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi's extradition to India. London's Westminster’s Court said that there was enough evidence for Modi to be sent back to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering. His return can take time as Modi can challenge the decision in high court.